Would you donate

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Fri Apr 28, 2006 6:55 am

Following on from DG's body part scandal i though i'd ask the question here ..would you donate a loved one's organ's if the worst happened ..for me it's a NO ..

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:07 am

Yes I'm signed up and all my family is signed up. Won't matter much soon we are all getting to damn old to donate much it will all be worn out..:wah: :wah:

DesignerGal · Post by **DesignerGal** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:30 am

I am an organ donor and my sisters, father, mother and husband all want everything donated down to the eyes. We all want to be cremated anyway. For some its a religous belief I think. I dont think people who do dont donate do it because they are selfish pr anything. I juts beleive, I dont need that stuff when I am dead, so if it can help someone else, why not?

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:34 am

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:45 am

sixyearsleft wrote: Definetly YES,

Why let usefull body parts rot or burn into dust, when they can be donated to help save lives, there no use to you when your dead.

Not to mention how greatful we would be knowing our children or even ourselves were to receive a donated organ that save their lives or our lives.

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:50 am

My card sais that I'm a donor.

When I worked in the ER and we had a death, we had to call the organ donor center even if the person did not wish to donate. I'm not sure why, but it was protocol. Also you'd be amazed at what is harvested and even on the ages.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 8:45 am

No, I would not donate a loved one's organs.

Period.

And on my driving license and my children's, it always says no.

If I needed an organ transplant, I would not do it.

Leave me intact when I die, don't touch or take a thing.

Comment to Sheryl: it is standard protocol to ask, even if they have said no. I find that very offensive of them, for not wanting to respect people's wishes. They asked me numerous times about my husband if I would donate something-until I pulled out the Dr. Chonsi on them to leave us alone.

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 9:00 am

chonsigirl wrote: No, I would not donate a loved one's organs.

Period.

And on my driving license and my children's, it always says no.

If I needed an organ transplant, I would not do it.

Leave me intact when I die, don't touch or take a thing.

Comment to Sheryl: it is standard protocol to ask, even if they have said no. I find that very offensive of them, for not wanting to respect people's wishes. They asked me numerous times about my husband if I would donate something-until I pulled out the Dr. Chonsi on them to leave us alone.

It's sad that do they do harass the families into donating. I'll agree, but I think it's generally cause there are so many folks on waiting lists.

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 9:20 am

ArnoldLayne wrote: I have one or two bits and pieces I havent used much so they're good for another few thousand miles :rolleyes:

Do tell.

Get those Advanced Health Care Directives, folks. Terry Schiavo should

have taught us that.

I am donating anything and everything. I have loved ones who won't.

Choice best left up to the individual.

:-6

woppy71 · Post by **woppy71** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 10:20 am

Definately a yes.

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 10:23 am

koochikoo wrote: I have no problem with it. In fact, I insist upon it and encourage my family and friends to do the same. My license notes me as an organ donor. And unless my family members specified otherwise, I would donate theirs, too. I also donate blood regularly.

I may never be successful in my endeavours throughout my life, may never leave a mark upon the world, may never become any more than I am now. If that should happen I will know that in the very least, my greatest achievements will still be in the works. When I die, others will live because of me.

WOO-HOO!! Another regular blood donor!!

Shweet tatersalad · Post by **Shweet tatersalad** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 11:13 am

I'm not too enthusiatic about this organ donor idea.What bothers me most is that it's run by the motor vehicles bureau.I figure if I have to wait in line that long for a kidney,screw it.I'll do with out.

They send you a little card you're supposed to carry in your wallet next too your licence.You're suposed too list the organs you're willing to donate in case you die.

Are hese poeple crazy?

Do you honestly beleive that if a paramedic finds that card on you after accident he's gonna be trying too save your life?no way? He's look'in for parts.

Look,Fred! Heres that lower intestine we've been hopeing for,never mind the cpr,this man is a donor!

Screw that ,If these people want something from me they can have my appendix.thats it.Thats all I'm giveing.Put it the cooler and get the ******* out

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 11:24 am

Shweet tatersalad wrote: I'm not too enthusiatic about this organ donor idea.What bothers me most is that it's run by the motor vehicles bureau.I figure if I have to wait in line that long for a kidney,screw it.I'll do with out.

They send you a little card you're supposed to carry in your wallet next too your licence.You're suposed too list the organs you're willing to donate in case you die.

Are hese poeple crazy?

Do you honestly beleive that if a paramedic finds that card on you after accident he's gonna be trying too save your life?no way? He's look'in for parts.

Look,Fred! Heres that lower intestine we've been hopeing for,never mind the cpr,this man is a donor!

Screw that ,If these people want something from me they can have my appendix.thats it.Thats all I'm giveing.Put it the cooler and get the ******* out

now that is bleak...

we sign the backs of our provincial health care cards. Seems more appropriate than DMV.

Susan55 · Post by **Susan55** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 11:27 am

Yes, yes, yes. As a nurse I can so appreciate the need for donor organs. When my younger brother was killed in a car accident, he wanted to donate his organs, but as he died at the roadside, the organs weren't viable. What a pity as he was only just 20 and his organs would have given several people priceless gifts.

Susan55 · Post by **Susan55** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 11:34 am

Shweet tatersalad wrote: I'm not too enthusiatic about this organ donor idea.What bothers me most is that it's run by the motor vehicles bureau.I figure if I have to wait in line that long for a kidney,screw it.I'll do with out.

They send you a little card you're supposed to carry in your wallet next too your licence.You're suposed too list the organs you're willing to donate in case you die.

Are hese poeple crazy?

Do you honestly beleive that if a paramedic finds that card on you after accident he's gonna be trying too save your life?no way? He's look'in for parts.

Look,Fred! Heres that lower intestine we've been hopeing for,never mind the cpr,this man is a donor!

Screw that ,If these people want something from me they can have my appendix.thats it.Thats all I'm giveing.Put it the cooler and get the ******* out

OMG, I can't believe you think that paramedics would let one person die to save another. All health care professionals are mandated to save those that are able to be saved, and not to do anything that can cause harm. Only when everything has been done that can be done, and the patient is actually brain dead can organs be looked at for harvesting. Come on, give us a break.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 1:20 pm

valerie wrote: Do tell.

Get those Advanced Health Care Directives, folks. Terry Schiavo should

have taught us that.

I am donating anything and everything. I have loved ones who won't.

Choice best left up to the individual.

:-6
Yes, Val is right. I had to write those directives up after the fact, after I had the Power of Attorney for my husband. Otherwise, you are in limbo about these decisions.

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 1:24 pm

Susan55 wrote: OMG, I can't believe you think that paramedics would let one person die to save another. All health care professionals are mandated to save those that are able to be saved, and not to do anything that can cause harm. Only when everything has been done that can be done, and the patient is actually brain dead can organs be looked at for harvesting. Come on, give us a break.

Easy there, S55. Methinks shweet was maybe yankin' on your extremity

a wee might?!?!?

;)

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 1:30 pm

ArnoldLayne wrote: They are welcome to use any of my parts, though I cant help thinking they are well past their sell by date. I have one or two bits and pieces I havent used much so they're good for another few thousand miles :rolleyes:

:yh_rotfl You're a star Arnie...I'm not going to ask about the one or two bits although I'm tempted.

My answer to the original question is YES and I would also donate one of my kidneys if someone in the family if they were in need.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 1:31 pm

valerie wrote: WOO-HOO!! Another regular blood donor!!

Val, up until my dad had his cancer scare, he donated regularly, too. He was a couple pints shy of his 10th gallon when he had to stop giving blood.

I am going to be cremated, as is Bullet, so yeah, anything that is worth using, take it. What the heck do I need it for once I'm dead?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 11:06 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: Definitely. I'm also signed up for organ donation if something happens to me, although I'm at the age they'd probably just use me for chum.

we use you for chum now

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buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 3:00 am

anything that can be of any use they can have although it would be weird for someone to have my eyes, ive always thought of them as the window to your soul

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 5:27 am

I would donate blood if they'd take it, but I was in England during the mad cow scare and they still won't allow me. I think they have mad paranoia disease.

As for body parts, use everything that's useable, give the rest to the med students to play with. When they're done, grind it up for some garden fertilizer. I'm sure I can get a new one if I need it.

For a loved one, my beloved says no, so it's no.

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 5:39 am

My body parts and those of my loved ones will be donated. I would hope that my heart could save some child's mommy or daddy, or a parent's child. One body could save so many lives. Those parts are no good to me when I'm dead. Too many people are dying while on the waiting lists.

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Sat Apr 29, 2006 5:39 am

[QUOTE=Accountable]I would donate blood if they'd take it, but I was in England during the mad cow scare and they still won't allow me. I think they have mad paranoia disease.

Mad English cow... here at your service :yh_cow

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Sat Apr 29, 2006 5:48 am

SnoozeControl wrote: [QUOTE=pantsonfire321@aol.com]

:wah: Too bad you and I aren't going to that London meet... we could sneak off to watch some male strippers, get drunk and make arses of ourselves.

Snoozer now that's what i call fun !!!!!

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 5:51 am

Vegas! Star Trek!

Richard Bell · Post by **Richard Bell** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 8:03 am

pantsonfire321@aol.com wrote: would you donate a loved one's organs if the worst happened ..for me it's a NO ..

I donated the wife's Farfisa to the Sally Ann last week.

She was some ticked off when she came home and it wasn't in the rumpus room.

R.B.

Susan55 · Post by **Susan55** » Tue May 02, 2006 9:21 am

valerie wrote: Easy there, S55. Methinks shweet was maybe yankin' on your extremity

a wee might?!?!?

;)

Ooops, OK then, I bit well didn't I. lol

Shweet tatersalad · Post by **Shweet tatersalad** » Tue May 02, 2006 10:42 am

valerie wrote: Easy there, S55. Methinks shweet was maybe yankin' on your extremity

a wee might?!?!?

;)

It's a joke,light'en up.

In 1981 I donated my organs and my whole body too the people who need them,And i am a donor too this day,except that my little girl gets first dibs.

I come too these boards too have fun,life is too short too take everything serious.

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Tue May 02, 2006 11:19 am

Shweet tatersalad wrote: It's a joke,light'en up.

In 1981 I donated my organs and my whole body too the people who need them,And i am a donor too this day,except that my little girl gets first dibs.

I come too these boards too have fun,life is too short too take everything serious.

Good for you, Shweet, but you didn't put any smilies in your post or

anything, and sometimes things don't always come across here as

clearly as we think they do when we type them, so it's hard for people

to tell.

Hey, it's happened to me, even recently, so it can happen to ANYBODY!!

:-6

michelleevans · Post by **michelleevans** » Tue May 02, 2006 7:16 pm

I would certainly hope that people who had good body parts would donate.

I am going to donate what ever part of my body that cancer does not destroy.

I will probably need a liver transplant before long and i would hope that someone who had a good one left it for people like me.

Shweet tatersalad · Post by **Shweet tatersalad** » Wed May 03, 2006 5:38 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: It happens to me all the time...

OK OK I will make sure that I intend too be funny,I under estimated the I.Q. of people here.(JOKE.............THAT WAS A JOKE....................No one is a bigger dumb ass than me.:wah: :wah: :wah:

Susan55 · Post by **Susan55** » Thu May 04, 2006 3:03 pm

flopstock wrote: My best friends husband died as a result of a car accident and she donated. A lady who got a vital part asked to meet her a few years later. I can honestly say she's been more peaceful about his death ever since. He lived on in others and so he wasn't lost to her somehow.

Now, my ex informed me that even though I was a donor, if it came down to it he would refuse to let them do it..he couldn't take it, he said..

did i mention he's the 'ex':wah:

That sort of thing annoys me. Here in Australia, once you are dead you have no rights, and if your NOK doesn't want to allow organ donation, even if it was something YOU wanted, it won't happen. I think we can make a living will and put that in, but I'm not really sure what would happen if the NOK contested it. It stinks, we should be able to say what we want to have happen to our bodies, and OUR wishes should count, not those of others.